CAPSES News and Updates - News

Occasionally, we've mentioned CAPSES' membership with the California Association of Private Schools and Organizations (CAPSO) and the outstanding work they do on behalf of our members. The value of this relationship is exhibited through the scope of CAPSO's efforts in representing

CAPSES (as a Member of CAPSO) is working on finding a resolution to the 2x minimum wage requirement. Recently, CAPSO (California Organization of Private School Organizations) issued a Brief on Section 515.8 of the California Labor Code and, more specifically, Section 515.8(b)(3). This provision requires a private school teacher to be paid at least twice the state minimum wage, on a monthly basis, as a criterion for the designation of exempt employee status. One important fact to bear in mind is that Section 515.8 did not create the twice-minimum-

On Monday, April 4, 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 3 (Leno). The passage of SB-3 makes way for California's minimum wage to soon become the highest in the country. The bill increased the state's minimum wage annually to reach eventually reach $15/hour in 2022. Barrett Snider from Capitol Advisors, LLC, CAPSES' contracted lobbyist firm, provides an analysis of the bill.

The San Diego CAPSES Region has something the other nine regions do not.

The CAPSES 2017 Spring Conference is set for an LAUSD Pupil Free Day, Friday, March 31, 2017. The exact location has not been confirmed. However, the conference will be held in the Los Angeles Area. Once the location has been finalized, you will be notified. Please consider this date when planning your staff training day for the 2016-17 school year. If you have already submitted your calendar to your school district and would like to make changes, please do so as soon as possible. Also, please check with your Title Administrator for available funds to cover the cost of attending the conference. For questions, call (916)447-7061. Thank you.